Junior Makers Cookie Decorating Featured During February Library Events
The Junior Makers will gather Tuesday, February 14, at the Grant County Public Library to decorate Valentine’s Day cookies to share with local nursing home and hospital patients. Will Karels will lead participants with the decorating beginning at 3:30 p.m. Junior Makers is for children ages 6-12. The Bill... Read more
Mischel Places in Lewis And Clark Tournament
Three Milbank High School speech and debate students took part in the Lewis and Clark tournament in Yankton on January 27 and January 28. Claire Mischel placed fourth in Novice Original Oratory. She also competed in the varsity Lincoln-Douglas debate. Nathan Loutsch and Kimberlly Aburto competed in junior varsity... Read more
Middle School Concert Next Monday
The Milbank Middle School bands and choirs will present a mid-winter concert Monday, February 6. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Milbank High School theatre and is free and open to the public. The band will perform a variety of favorites including Funkytown, Cups, 25 or 6... Read more
Town Hall Meeting Saturday on Dangers of Meth
As part of the statewide methamphetamine awareness campaign, “Meth Changes Everything,” a community meeting will be held in Milbank. The meeting will take place on February 4, at 10:00 a.m. at the Milbank High School theater. Rolls and coffee will be served. Prevention provider Jeanne Pufahl-Ward will speak about... Read more
Hallie Van Sambeek Named January Student of the Month
Milbank High School senior, Hallie Van Sambeek, has been chosen as the January Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Rodney and Stacy Van Sambeek. At MHS, Hallie is involved in band. She records statistics for the wrestling team and participates in the youth bowling league at... Read more
St. Lawrence to Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week is Saturday, January 28 through Friday, February 3. The theme this year is SonForce Kids. The week is filled with out- of-this-world adventure. Along the way, students learn to trust in God, unite with God, train to serve God, follow God, and lead others to faith... Read more
Looking Back a Month  – Ice Storm 2016
Today, January 25, marks one month since the Grant County area was struck by the 2016 Christmas Day ice storm. The storm left turmoil in its wake for nearly five days and 3,500 Whetstone Valley Electric Cooperative members without power. South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard declared a state of... Read more
Deadline Nears for Cancer Walk
The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The 2017 Walk is scheduled for June 9-10. Teams have until January 31 to sign up. “There is no registration fee the first year,” stated core committee member Ann Tuchscherer. “We are trying to develop... Read more
Nominations Being Accepted For Teacher Of The Year
Do you know a teacher who is dedicated, inspiring and is making a difference? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve – nominate that special teacher for the 2016-2017 Milbank School District Teacher of the Year Award. “Giving recognition to our wonderful teachers is so... Read more
KC Winners Go to District
Four hoopsters took the top spots at the local Knights of Columbus free throw competition on January 15, at St. Lawrence School. They advance to the Knights of Columbus district contest slated for Sunday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m. at the new middle school in Watertown. Local winners include:... Read more